Fota House Events
Ongoing
The Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland
The Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland have kindly arranged a beautiful exhibition of lace in the Smith-Barry bedroom suite (4 rooms on the first floor). One room is open Monday-Saturday but on Sunday all four rooms are open to the public and a representative from the TLI will be available to answer questions.
This exhibition is free
Inheritance - Honouring the Cork Legacy
Fota House has been chosen to host an exhibition of 300 unique portraits of Cork personalities dating from 1600 to the present day 'Inheritance - Honouring the Cork Legacy' is part of a Civic Trust 3 year project conceived in 2007 by businessman and Cork Civic Trust Director Michael Mulcahy and artist Kevin Sanquest. The fine art portraits by Kevin Sanquest honour Cork people who contributed enormously to the social and commercial fabric of Cork life and around the world and will be exhibited as part of a long-term loan from mid-May.
The exhibition is free with any tour however, we would be grateful for any voluntary donations to help cover our costs.
September
Orienteering at Fota House & Gardens
Tuesday 14th September 5.30 pm
Cork Orienteering Club Autumn League third round takes place at Fota House & Gardens on Tuesday 14th September.
Orienteering is the sport of 'cunning running' - navigating around an area and locating markers, with the aid of a map. The aim is to visit all the markers, in order, in the shortest time possible. There will be two courses on offer - a short course of approximately 2 km that is suitable for beginners/juniors/families, and a slightly longer course for people who have orienteered before. Walk, jog, run or sprint, this event is guaranteed fun for people of all ages, who will be using the new map of Fota House and Gardens for the first time. To join in the fun, register in the car park any time between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Please let us know if you intend to bring a large group - contact e-mail corko@orienteering.ie or visit www.corko.net.
Adults €5 / Juniors €3 / Family €10. If competitors don't have an SI Card (an electronic tag used in the competition) cards can be hired for €2.
East Cork Early Music Festival - Saturday 18th September: 1.00pm
With Susanne Heinrich and Viola da Gamba
Tickets : Everyman Palace Theatre Tel 021 4501673 - www.everymanpalace.com or at the door
ADULT ART CLASSES
We have an exciting series of painting classes by an exhibiting artist this Autumn. These are suitable for beginners or the more advanced student. The classes will kick start with a still-life demonstration, focusing on how to quickly capture mood and colour using bold direct brushstrokes. Weekly - Wednesday afternoons or Friday mornings starting 29th September.
For booking and further information email: fotaartclasses@yahoo.ie
October
Autumn Gardening Seminar
Saturday 2nd October: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
With Helen Dillon, Oliver Schurmann and Brian Cross
Tickets: €50, available from Fota House Tel 021 4815543
Autumn Theatre
"A Close Shave with the Devil" with Ena May
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th October: 8.00 pm
Based on her well-known Book of Short Stories
Tickets €20 - Fota House - Tel: 021 4815543
November
The Colin McLean Latin Trio
Thursday 11th November: 8.00 pm
Tickets €20 - Fota House - Tel 021 4815543
December
"Carols by Candlelight" with The Carrigaline Choral Group
Saturday 4th / Sunday 5th and Wednesday 8th December: 8.00 pm
Tickets €25 - Fota House - 021 4815543
